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... for Jase & I was a bit distracted driving on petrol fumes so we didn't stay long, but it was cool. Then we started the final drive back into Vegas. I stopped at the first petrol station I could find. We had another credit card dilemma, PIN numbers, international cards. So much stress that Jase needed to buy a beer...& he thought why not give this Fosters a go! He even thought it was ok - the change in climate has gotten to ...

... Arizona - move our watches back an hour. Desert country, with a few scattered Navajo peoples houses - they don't seem to live in communities. Saw evidence where coal used to be strip mined - these hills were taken from the Navajo indians as all good parts were. Lunch at Cameron Trading Post, a huge shop with everything touristy (Indian arts & ...

... to reach Plateau View. Which yields the most amazing panoramic view I have ever seen. The Grand Canyon is a pastel landscape leading to a sunset cascading a thousand shadows over a thousand ridges as far as the eye can see. Leaving you in wonder with know words of expression, only the sound of the Colorado River cutting ever deeper into the earth beneath you. I will never forget that feeling basking in the warmth of the sun as ...

So as I arrived in Vegas I checked into my hostel and had a wonder around to pass some time. Plenty of homeless and drug addicts around as I was away from the strip, but saying that, there was also in Venice and downtown LA. I had a relaxed evening as I was up at 5am for my pickup for the tour. We boarded the bus and had a long journey ahead. By the time everyone was on, we departed at 7:30am, arriving at the Grand Canyon at 2:30pm ...

... woke early to catch the sun rise over the Canyon this morning. It was a magical experience. Then we finally got to put on our walking boots and trek down one of the canyon trails - Bright Angel Trail - into the canyon itself. Got half way to Colorado river before turning back. 9.4miles later we staggered into our bedroom and nearly collapsed from exhaustion! Despite starting out at 6.30am, by 10am the sun ...